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News June 23, 2015

KMC Music Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Supro

KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that Absara Audio LLC has appointed the company to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of Supro amplifiers (www.suprousa.com), the iconic line of guitar…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015
News June 23, 2015

Drum Guru Releases Hit Like A Girl Lesson Pack

Hit Like A Girl is proud to announce that all seven videos— along with transcriptions of excerpts of the drum parts— from the winners in the upper and lower age…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015
News June 23, 2015

Korg USA Supports Long Island Cares’ 2015 Initiative

Executives, management, and staff at the Korg USA Inc. Melville, NY headquarters participated in Long Island’s largest Casual Friday to help Long Island Cares (LI Cares) raise $50,000 to assist neighbors in…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015
News June 23, 2015

Musicians' Union seeks UK venue backing

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is continuing to lobby the UK Government to introduce an ‘Agent of Change Principle’ law to protect live music and entertainment venues. The MU has identified a…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015
News June 23, 2015

Shure expands Euro office network

Microphone specialist Shure, has opened three new offices across Europe, including a new Russian offshoot and added a new Norwegian audio distributor. The firm opened an office in Dubai last…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015
News June 23, 2015

Barnes and Mullins site backs trad offering

UK distributor and manufacturer Barnes & Mullins has created a new website specifically for its still burgeoning traditional instrument offering.  While the firm currently enjoys success with a wide range…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015
News June 22, 2015

JodyJazz Completes Major Factory & Office Expansion

JodyJazz Inc announced the completion of a major expansion of its premises in Savannah, GA including additional factory space and new offices. Owing to significant growth over the past few…

MMR Staff
Jun 22, 2015
News June 22, 2015

Trade Regrets: Gunther Schuller

Over the weekend, MMR received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino regarding the passing of musician and author Guhther Schuller, who passed away on June 21: Gunther Schuller passed…

MMR Staff
Jun 22, 2015
News June 19, 2015

Neon Trees Use Allen & Heath's iLive T-112 On Tour

“An Intimate Night Out with Neon Trees” is taking the U.S. by storm as they tour this summer using the Allen & Heath iLive T-112. Branden Campbell, bass guitarist for Neon…

MMR Staff
Jun 19, 2015
News June 19, 2015

PRS summer promo boost

PRS has announced the return of its value-adding Summer Promo. Customers buying a US-made 'Core' guitar, S2 guitar or US-made amplifier from an authorised dealer before 31st August will qualify…

MMR Staff
Jun 19, 2015